Competition
John Kench is listed as a leading lawyer in the area of Competition and Trade.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2011/2012
‘It's a firm of approachable, high-quality experts.’ and ‘Professional, prompt service providers who give an efficient and highly competent service.’
Chambers Guide (Global & Asia Pacific) - 2011
Aldo Nicotra and John Kench are listed as leading lawyers in the area of Competition. Michele Laidlaw is listed as a leading lawyer (Up and Coming category).
Chambers Guide (Global & Asia Pacific) - 2011
Aldo Nicotra was nominated by in-house counsel and his peers to appear in the Experts Guide: Guide to the World's Leading Competition and Antitrust Lawyers / Economists (Lawyers), as one of the outstanding practitioners in these fields.
Expert Guides: Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers - 2011
Aldo Nicotra ‘has a firm grasp on competition law and offers accessible and very commercial advice’.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2010/2011
John Kench is listed as a leading individual in the area of Competition and Trade.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2010/2011
[Johnson Winter & Slattery] is lauded for its great depth of knowledge in competition law. It has the capability to cover all manner of merger and cartel issues, and also handles litigious matters. Interviewees say 'A strong, commercial firm with amiable lawyers.' 'It continues to impress.'
Chambers Guide (Global) - 2010
Aldo Nicotra [Partner] is a highly experienced practitioner across the competition law domain and has built up some loyal client relationships. Sources praise his 'strategic thinking and astute advice.'
Chambers Guide (Global) - 2010
Noted for his 'outstanding advice and depth of knowledge,' John Kench [Partner] is a seasoned individual in this area with transactional and litigation expertise.
Chambers Guide (Global) - 2010
Aldo Nicotra [Partner] is listed as a leading Australian lawyer (as judged by his peers) in the category of Competition.
Best Lawyers International (Australia) - 2010
Corporate
A client picks out Damien Reichel of Johnson Winter & Slattery as 'a person who has a very strong background in M&A. Completed transactions against them and with them for over 20 years so I know that he's a very good practitioner and maybe near the top of Australia in this practice.’
IFLR1000 - 2012
Damian Reichel is listed as a leading lawyer in the area of Corporate and M&A.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2011/2012
Overall, the team’s work is ‘excellent and the service impeccable.’
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2011/2012
Damian Reichel is listed as a leading lawyer in the area of Corporate and M&A.
Chambers Guide (Global & Asia Pacific) - 2011
Damian Reichel is listed as a leading individual in the area of Corporate and M&A.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2010/2011
Damian Reichel is listed as a preeminent leading lawyer in the area of Corporate and M&A.
Doyle's Guide to the Australian Legal Profession - 2010
Karina Marcar is listed as a recommended leading lawyer in the area of Corporate and M&A.
Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession - 2010
[Johnson Winter & Slattery] impresses clients with its technical expertise and partner accessibility. 'We like its specialist model and the fact that we can deal directly with excellent senior partners.'
Chambers Guide (Global) - 2010
Peter Slattery [Partner] is listed as a leading Australian lawyer (as judged by his peers) in the category of Corporate/Governance.
Best Lawyers International (Australia) - 2010
John Keeves [Partner] is listed as a leading Australian lawyer (as judged by his peers) in the categories of Corporate/Governance and Mergers & Acquisitions.
Best Lawyers International (Australia) - 2010
Dispute Resolution
‘First class’ Paul Reidy is listed as a leading lawyer in this team of ‘experienced lawyers’.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2011/2012
Paul Reidy is listed as a leading lawyer in the area of Dispute Resolution.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2011/2012
Clients rate Johnson Winter & Slattery ‘at the highest level for corporate defense and litigation.'
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2011/2012
Mark O’Brien was nominated by in-house counsel and his peers to appear in the Experts Guide: Guide to the World's Leading Litigation Lawyers, as one of the outstanding practitioners in this field.
Expert Guides: Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers - 2011
Johnson Winter & Slattery ‘used a strategy which outmaneuvered the large firm representing the other side’.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2010/2011
Paul Reidy is listed as a leading individual in the area of Dispute Resolution.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2010/2011
Energy, Resources & Infrastructure
James Marshall ‘looks for solutions not problems’.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2011/2012
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2011/2012
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2011/2012
Michael Dulaney, Rick Malone, Peter Rose, and Paul Turner are listed as leading lawyers in the area of Energy, Resources & Infrastructure.
Chambers Guide (Global & Asia Pacific) - 2011
‘The firm not only provides sound legal advice but is also very aware of commercial implications and strategies. That insight has proven to be very valuable to us over the years.’
Chambers Guide (Global & Asia Pacific) - 2011
Peter Rose has been named the ‘Melbourne Natural Resources Lawyer of the Year’.
Best Lawyers International (Australia) - 2011
Peter Slattery and Peter Rose are listed as leading Australian lawyers (as judged by their peers) in the category of Energy & Natural Resources.
Best Lawyers International (Australia) - 2011
Peter Rose and Michael Dulaney were nominated by in-house counsel and their peers to appear in the Expert Guides: Guide to the World's Leading Energy and Natural Resource Lawyers, as 'outstanding practitioners in this field.'
Expert Guides: Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers - 2011
James Marshall is ‘practical, looking for commercial solutions not immaterial risks’.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2010/2011
Rick Malone and Peter Rose are listed as leading individuals in the area of Energy and Resources.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2010/2011
Michael Dulaney and Peter Rose [Partners] are listed amongst the world’s leading Energy and Natural Resources Lawyers.
Expert Guides: Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers - 2010
Peter Rose and Michael Dulaney [Partners] are listed amongst the world’s leading Oil and Gas lawyers.
The International Who's Who of Oil and Gas Lawyers - 2010
Johnson Winter & Slattery have been chosen as the winner of the 2010 Australian - Natural Resources Law Firm of the Year Award.
Global Law Experts Awards - 2010
Interviewees praised [Johnson Winter & Slattery] for its: 'Great client service - they make time for you and make you feel like their number-one client.'
Chambers Guide (Global) - 2010
Peter Rose, Paul Turner, Rick Malone and Michael Dulaney [Partners] are listed as 'Leaders in their Field' in the area of Energy & Natural Resources.
Chambers Guide (Global) - 2010
Peter Rose [Partner] is listed as a leading Australian lawyer (as judged by his peers) in the categories of Energy, Natural Resources and Regulatory.
Best Lawyers International (Australia) - 2010
Peter Slattery [Partner] is listed as a leading Australian lawyer (as judged by his peers) in the categories of Energy, Natural Resources and Oil & Gas.
Best Lawyers International (Australia) - 2010
Finance
‘JWS often leverage their knowledge and experience of working with clients to provide commercially-targeted advice,’ says one client.
IFLR1000 - 2012
‘We find the turnaround time to our inquiries and instruction is very quick. It is proactive in proposing practical legal solutions and has kept abreast of key legislative changes’, comments a client.
IFLR1000 - 2012
Joint practice heads Jim Hunwick (‘a steel hand in a velvet glove’) and Philip Laity are highly regarded.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2011/2012
‘In its specialist areas, [JWS] is a match for the top Australian firms’.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2011/2012
Philip Laity provides ‘prompt and proactive advice’ in major project finance.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2010/2011
Johnson Winter & Slattery has been stepping up its profile in this market, and on the back of strong client support, is definitely looking forward. A client praises the firm, noting: ‘Both Phil Laity and Martin Lovell are highly professional, diligent and practical in their approach.’
IFLR1000 - 2010
John Keeves [Partner] is listed as a leading lawyer (as judged by his peers) in the category of Banking & Finance.
Best Lawyers International (Australia) - 2010
Funds Management
Shelley Hemmings was nominated by in-house counsel and her peers to appear in the Experts Guide: Guide to the World's Leading Investment Funds Lawyers, as one of the outstanding practitioners in this field.
Expert Guides: Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers - 2011
Insolvency & Reconstruction
A client of Johnson Winter & Slattery notes that ‘the principal reason that I would recommend both the firm as well as David Proudman is that the work was all based upon commercial practicalities.’ The same client continues, the team is ‘very hands on, commercial, pro-active and well-structured’.
IFLR1000 - 2012
David Proudman was nominated by in-house counsel and his peers to appear in the Experts Guide: Guide to the World's Leading Insolvency and Restructuring Lawyers, as one of the outstanding practitioners in this field.
Expert Guides: Guide to the World’s Leading Lawyers - 2011
David Proudman’s ‘great strengths are diligence and attention to detail, which lead to creative solutions’.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2010/2011
David Proudman [Partner] is listed as a leading Australian lawyer (as judged by his peers) in the category of Insolvency and Reorganisation.
Best Lawyers International (Australia) - 2010
Media
Mark O’Brien is listed as a leading lawyer in the area of TMT: Media.
Chambers Guide (Global & Asia Pacific) - 2011
Taxation
Richard Gelski is listed as one of the world’s leading practitioners in this field.
The International Who's Who of Corporate Tax Lawyers - 2011
Richard Gelski is listed as a leading lawyer in the area of Tax.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2011/2012
Richard Gelski is listed as a leading lawyer in the area of Taxation.
Chambers Guide (Global & Asia Pacific) - 2011
Johnson Winter & Slattery’s ‘overall level of service is excellent, particularly in respect of tax structuring’. Richard Gelski is ‘very knowledgeable, approachable, financially literate and commercially savvy’.
Asia Pacific Legal 500 - 2010/2011
Richard Gelski was nominated as one of the world’s leading practitioners in the area of Tax, as nominated by his peers.
The International Who’s Who of Corporate Tax Lawyers - 2010
This compact but very active practice…is well regarded for its attentive client service. 'Technically quite outstanding and very strong - the lawyers are also extremely easy to deal with and very commercial.”
Chambers Guide (Global) - 2010
Richard Gelski [Partner] is an experienced tax practitioner held in high esteem by peers and clients. 'Richard Gelski is the reason to use this firm,” declared one client. His focus is on corporate tax, cross-border investment and tax-efficient financing.
Chambers Guide (Global) - 2010